Does anybody here do it? I started last week in preparation for hunting, and I have found that I actually shoot much better when it is 1 shot. I think I get lazy when I shoot 6 arrows at a time. I also found that there is no target panic either.
I look at the first shot as the most important in my practice. But I have to keep shooting usually 30-40 arrows. I also don't shoot groups, I have 6 spots on my target so I can shoot each arrow at its own spot. When shooting groups, I would no longer aim at the spot after the first arrow I would aim for the nock of the first arrow.
It sounds interesting, might try it. my first 2 shots are always my best. I think I could hit a quarter at 30 yards. then after that....well. . Awhile ago I was down to 2 arrows. started shooting 2 at a time and taking about 2 min break in between. I was def more accurate than shooting 3-5 at a time like normal.
I usually do it a few weeks before the season, and all throughout the season. I also practice elevated one shots as well, I put my cellphone down first of course to simulate being in a tree Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I do it too. I find that when I do it, I make a really good shot nearly every time. Truthfully it is more realistic to hunting, minus the adrenaline rush. It is even more realistic when you climb and do it from an elevated position.
Its a good idea and like others have said, I do it during deer season. But I feel its good to do a multiply shot session once and a while to help keep muscle memory.
At least every other day during season I: Sit on a chair a few minutes. Shoot 1 broadhead. Get up, get another BH and sit down. Sit a few minutes then shoot a single BH. Repeat for 6 BH. It is only the first shot that counts. After that I shoot 3 BH & 3 FP for a while.
I'm a big believer in the one shot practice. In the real hunting world you almost always get but one shot. You need to make it count.
I practice usually up to about 60 shots (ten sets of six at different yardages) but the only one I really care about is the first shot at thirty yards. The multiple shots is to stay in shape and muscle memory for me. The first shot lets me verify everything is still where it is supposed to be and okay. I know as long as I can drill the first shot, I should be good in the stand. Shooting a lot is just for the fun of shooting for me and I don't do that very many times per year, maybe a dozen.
I practice a few weeks in advance of deer season and plus I practice a few shots before I head out to the stand. I care about all my shots, not just the first one.
During the season I like to take one shot at 40 yards when I am all suited up to walk to my stand. I have a rinehart buck in my yard. As I am getting ready to walk out to one of my stands I take a shot and then just leave the arrow in the target. I like to know that with all my gear on, jacket, hat, face mask, etc I can execute a good shot. If I shoot that one well then I walk out with confidence. If I don't I can either adjust my gear or it just shows me that I need to concentrate that much more when I am out in the stand. I am lucky that I live on the farm I hunt, but even if you don't one could do the same out on public...take a rhinehart 18-1 or something portable, get all geared up and then shoot in the parking area before you head into stand.
I do one shot practice all year long. I also do long shooting sessions. On my way to the stand I like to shoot an arrow at a target. In the basement if it's morning or at my yard range in the afternoon.
I have always felt the first shot was most important. And it's weird the first one always seems the best. Cool to see others feel the same way
Been a one shot practice guy for many years now. After 42 years of shooting a bow I no longer feel the need to sling scores of arrows anymore. Don't get me wrong I love shooting but I don't shoot 3d anymore and for hunting purposes 1 arrow with my chosen broad head works best for me.
I also practice this way. 1 shot which I call in my head the "money" shot. I read something a while back advocating just using 1 arrow to practice with and shooting different ranges and angles with just 1 arrow. I have done that several times. A lot of walking back and forth to the target but it does get you focused on making that 1 important shot. I have not done this elevated as it is just too much trouble climbing up and down for just 1 arrow.
I shoot year round. Typically at 5 spot targets. This is my busy time of year, so I don't have as much time to shoot. I try to shoot every day, but it may only be a couple arrows. I try to make them count. SCFox
I do a lot of my practice shooting at 50yds. My first few groups are always the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
